THE ROCKIN' OLD MAN: September 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Lindsey Buckingham at the Vic Last Sunday

Lindsey Buckingham "Rocked" this intimite venue, the Vic, Sunday night!! The concert was typical Lindsey who can really crank those guitars.

No photo's were allowed, not even cell phones which was a real bummer. So here is a video from Lindsey's web site.

http://www.lindseybuckingham.com/media/videos/12501/17511.

Check his site at www.lindseybuckingham.com.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Tito Puente, Jr at the Raue in Crystal Lake 9-17-2011

Tito Puente Jr. and his gang brought their Latin Music to the Raue Saturday night, kicking off the Raue Center's Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Tito sang and danced as he played Mambo, Cha-Cha,& Salsa music!

The evening's first half of Latin-flavored classical selections was smartly programmed - it flew by - and gave the Chicago brass section a chance to shine.
And although the star of the evening, judging by the hoots and hollers, was Puente, it bears noting that the program's first half seemed tailor-made for his conductor and piano player, whose physical, playful conducting style transcended any language barriers and shaped a sparkling first half of big, brassy and breezy selections. Dancing shoes were really flying as the audience danced around the aisles !!

After an intermission, Tito returned with more of his Latin music and the dancing continued.

Here's a few pictures and video's of the evening!!

Great music! Great dancing! Great evening!

Check out Tito's web site at www.titopuentejr.net.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Alison Krauss & The Union Station at the Chicago Theatre

Alison Krauss & The Union Station brought their world famous "Bluegrass" to the Chicago Theatre Friday night (9-9-2011) . The group of : Alison Krauss, vocals, violin, writer, and winner of over 25 Grammy's ;

Jerry Douglas, world-renowned Dobro player ( To me, the BEST), winner of 12 Grammy's, 3 CMA awards, and multiple "Dobro Player Of The Year awards;

Dan Tyminski, vocals, guitar , mandolin, provided the voice for George Clooney in "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?", named "Male Vocalist Of The Year" by the International Bluegrass Music Association four times;

Ron Block, vocals, guitar, banjo, writer of 10 Alison & the boys songs, one of which received the 2006 Gospel Music Association Dove award for Bluegrass Song Of The Year;

Barry Bales, harmony vocals, bass player, winner of 13 Grammy's, one CMA award, one ACM award, 11 IBMA awards.

Here's some short video's of the concert, Bluegrass at its BEST!

And 5 more short video's on YouTube! (check on each below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bFDOKvjeLI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1cfgXEGA3k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKcaJ3ZOS10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3fOTsbQqTM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVBATTe6CE

And visit Alison Krauss & the Union Station on www.alisonkrauss.com.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Montgomery Gentry, Rodney Atkins, and The Doobie Brothers

Montgomery Gentry , Rodney Atkins, and The Doobie Brothers at the Walworth Country Fair. Here's a couple Montgomery pictures .

Here's my video's of Montgomery Gentry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi4F1twDVNM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ1xm2OAhkI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivcjNENhByU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsBKIld0JuI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ylYtwrAtU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP9fUZKqI2c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQfSTQAdelY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBDS_A_d-kc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ4SPPwSYxM

Before we get to Rodney Atkins, here's the annual "Chicken Dance" even with the rain and mud! (click below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_MPnBLtJw

OK Here's Rodney Atkins and some of the vidoe's have water marks so please excuse me but enjoy them anyway. (click on each below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbgza8LzCNs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrjvBUcdgz4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZyn9m2t2xI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVeWGdZXD9k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfuGB1J0YfA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh56b_-E53I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZL8yGqrPSE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9BZdEgSrK0

And Here Are "The DOOBIE BROTHERS".

And Video's coming up !! But first my good friend and "Neighbor For The Night", Lisa a real Doobie Brothers "Hottie" who was at the Friday night Bros concert at Ravinia too!! Look for her in a couple of video's!